Andy Johnson, CEO
Andy came to W3i as CEO in 2007 and has transitioned the company
into a leading consumer application distribution network for
Windows desktop applications, browser add-ons, software, and mobile
applications.
Prior to joining W3i, Andy served as president of CMS Direct, a
leading network database company serving the direct marketing
industry with database hosting, direct-response consulting and
other services. Earlier, he led Prefer Network, another leader in
the network database industry.
Andy also served as president of Fingerhut's Electronic Commerce
Division and managed the company's credit card portfolio. While
there, he developed "AndysGarage" online, an award-winning,
e-commerce, merchandise closeout site which was named Best Retail
Site in 1997 and Best Auction Site in 1999 by the Web Marketing
Association.
Andy also launched Fingerhut.com, which helped transition the
company from its catalog heritage into a leading web-based direct
marketer.
In addition to his leadership role at W3i, Andy is actively in
the Will Steger Foundation and the Sierra Club North Star Chapter.
He coaches youth hockey and volunteers locally and nationally for
the American Red Cross Disaster Response Team.